'O ye men, whoever amongst you worshipped Muhammad, let him know that Muhammad is dead, and whoever amongst you worshipped Allah, let him know that Allah is Living, there is no death for Him.' - Abu Bakr's speach after Muhammad's death
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Muhammad is dead, but Allah is eternal and never dies.
- In plain terms
- God lives forever, unlike humans.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember the permanence of the divine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does belief in an eternal deity affect daily life?
- What comfort does this provide?
Another view
The statement may be interpreted differently by various sects.
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